Contingent evolution (Introduction)

by Balance_Maintained , U.S.A., Monday, June 30, 2014, 09:02 (3800 days ago) @ dhw

DHW: The first forms of life were endowed with mechanisms that enabled them not only to reproduce but also to adapt and innovate, in accordance with the needs and/or opportunities presented by a changing environment.-That would fall under the category of guided evolution. I also explicitly stated (elsewhere) that I am not discounting cellular intelligence, but I do question the limitations of such intelligence.

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What is the purpose of living? How about, 'to reduce needless suffering. It seems to me to be a worthy purpose.